It's all going according to plan for the Houston Texans, who are enjoying the best start in team history but still see room for improvement.

The New York Jets will be hard pressed to make themselves better without their top playmakers on both sides of the ball.

Playing their first game in prime time this season, the Texans try to remain unbeaten Monday night against the Jets, whose much-maligned offense faces more scrutiny after learning receiver Santonio Holmes is out for the season.

The Texans (4-0) already are comfortably atop the AFC South since all of their division rivals have one win apiece. Unlike past years when it over-relied on quarterback Matt Schaub and the offense, Houston appears to have found a proper balance - it's averaging 31.5 points while leading the AFC in scoring defense at 14.0 per game, total defense (273.0 yards a contest) and passing yards allowed (182.8).

That balance was on display in a 38-14 win over Tennessee on Sunday. Schaub was efficient - going 20 of 28 for 202 yards and two touchdowns - and Arian Foster added 86 rushing yards and a score. Danieal Manning and Kareem Jackson returned interceptions for TDs.

Let's face it, the Jets run D ain't what it used to be. So with that said, it's time to unleash doses of Tate, Foster and even Forsett on these dudes. SF did it, Buffalo did it, so we need to hurt them with it, as well.

The 1st sack by the following: Connor Barwin.

Yo, big man...it's time. You've got some pressures, even a knockdown or two. Time to break through. How bout this? A sack-fumble! Yeah, that works. Bust in there and get a sack...hell how bout 2 or 3?

Get Dre 10K.

This milestone for him would have us all clapping for him the second he gets it. A great achievement for a great receiver. Can't wait to see him get it, and the best way to get such a record would be on a TD in front of a national crowd.

Take the Jets out early.

They are a injury riddled bunch, those Jets. The second you jump on them could mean they lose some confidence. So, with that said, take them and their crowd out of the game early. No mistakes to boost their morale and play a clean game.

Bonus: Stuff the run.

Last week was kind of...um, well, BAD. Chris Johnson got loose for some nice sized runs last week vs. our run D. This week, it's time to tighten that up. Slow Shonn Greene and Joe McKnight (and Tim Tebow, you could say) down and don't allow the Jets to control the LOS.

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Finally, it's game day! First game of a back to back "we're playing at night" special. Don't mean nothing's changed, the goal is STILL 1-0 every week! Let's show the nation, the east coast, the west coast and every one else who watching MNF how WE do out here in Houston!!! LET'S MUTHA****IN' GO, TEXANS!!!

Love the notes on NFL -
What to watch: If you're at the game, watch the Jets' sideline. Emotions will be high. If you like football, however, watch the Texans on the field. No drama, no circus atmosphere, just the NFL's most efficient and well-rounded team. What will the Jets' defense be able to take away? Arian Foster in the run game? Receiver Andre Johnson and quarterback Matt Schaub will capitalize. OK, you want to stop the pass? Good luck tackling Foster with seven men in the box. If you haven't checked out the Texans, you'll see why they are so good.

So, in the lead up show on ESPN before the game, you know damn well there'll be 1 minute devoted to the Texans for every 10 minutes devoted to the Jets. Even if all they have to talk about is how bad the Jets are, they'd rather do that than speak of the Texans.

I very much dislike ESPN and will be watching NFLN instead. They aren't a whole lot better, but they are enough "better" to skip ESPN's horse****. Then again, I might just skip all of it and play games on my computer until the game on TV starts.

And this day is taking to frigging long. Every minute is a like an hour.

I think I will be watching this one on gamecast via my phone. Damn. Unless is there a way for me to stream ESPN? I do have cable?

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The Beeb have the right to MNF over here this season but are only making it available on the iplayer.

You may need to go through a uk proxy to view this as it likely isnt available overseas. If you can get a uk proxy head over to http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/american_football/default.stm which will have the link. Thats where I'll be watching it although be prepared for long periods of useless stats being shown as BBC can't show advertising and won't have their own production/presentation team so it'll just cut it every time it goes to a break.

What record for Dre? Fastest receiver to 10k? Meh. I want him to get the MILESTONE. Fitz is right ahead of him and will get there one year faster. Not a good 'record' to be excited about but an awesome milestone.

I woke up at 0330 with butterflies in my tummy and a NON-focused brain flashing the Texan logo every nano-second! Gettin worst as the day goes on! I'm tired, cranky, need a nap, and can't be still one flippin minute. I truly don't think I've been this pumped for a game since we played the Cowboys in 2002! I remember feeling the same way then. We had a tropical storm then and I was petrified out of my skin that I would miss that game. My daughter flooded my van trying to get out of the neighborhood, and I threatened to swim to Reliant. My son-in-law came and got me in his truck and we made it on time to see our infamous 19-10 win.

I know this game is totally different than that one, from an emotional level, but, I'm just so happy for our team and want them to keep on smiling and winning! I could keep on rambling all day, but, I'll give you all a break. Just a little nostalgic right now, and happy as all get out to be a TEXAN fan!!

So, in the lead up show on ESPN before the game, you know damn well there'll be 1 minute devoted to the Texans for every 10 minutes devoted to the Tebows. Even if all they have to talk about is how good the Tebow is, they'd rather do that than speak of the Texans.